2018 – Visit Scotland’s Year of Young People

2018 marks Visit Scotland’s Year of Young People, the first of its kind in Scotland. It aims to inspire all ages through its young people (8-26) by celebrating their achievements, valuing their contributions to communities and creating new opportunities for them to shine on a local and global stage. The Year of Young People 2018 will offer even more opportunities for both locals and visitors to enjoy a trip to, and around Scotland. From adrenaline filled adventure breaks and breath-taking road trips, to a range of exciting events and festivals, Scotland offers endless things to see and do during the celebratory year.

Key Themes

Activities for the Year of Young People 2018 will be based around six key themes including culture; sharing and celebrating young people’s talent and contribution to the Scottish culture and arts, and enterprise & regeneration; celebrating young people’s roles in innovation, entrepreneurship and the Scottish economy.

Year of Young People Partners

Year of Young People 2018 partners include Young Scot, The Scottish Government, Visit Scotlandand Event Scotland, with a programme of events showcasing Scotland’s amazing young talent and providing opportunities through culture, sport and other activities for young people to express themselves as well as inspiring families with children to also engage with the numerous activities Scotland has to offer.

National Awards Evening

Events taking place include the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards, currently the only national awards evening for the young people of Scotland. This year young people will be given the chance to help organise the awards and more young people will be given the chance to attend.

Top of the Agenda

It is refreshing to see that young people are at the top of the agenda for 2018 as so much of the Scottish tourism and hospitality industry is dependant upon the talent, hard work and commitment of young people, who shape and enhance many visitor experiences and help to provide innovative ideas for the future of tourism in Scotland.

Little’s

At Little’s we have embarked upon many ventures offering training opportunities to young people in our community which have included summer apprenticeships and sales & marketing intern positions, all designed to create a better view and understanding of the travel and tourism sector.

From Selkies and Kelpies to The Loch Ness Monster, Unicorns and The legend of Sawney Bean, Scotland is rife with tales of myth and legend. Whether your chauffeur driven car takes you to Loch Coruisk to go kelpie-spotting, to Loch Ness to try your chances of capturing a glimpse of the water beast ‘Nessie’ underneath the surface of the murky loch; or to the capital city of Edinburgh for a tour of the haunted, underground vaults – let your Little’s chauffeur guide help you to discover any of Scotland’s famous myths and legends.

Tartan, the symbol of the clan, is best described by the Gaelic word breacan, meaning chequered. Tartan is synonymous with the symbol of clan kinship and each clan has their own individual version. Do you have connections to Scotland? Let us help you discover which clan you originate from and what tartan your clan associates with. Whether it’s taking you to The Clan Tartan Centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh to see a kilt being made, or transporting you to visit the Lochcarron Weavers shop in the Highlands for a truly exceptional tartan experience, let us build a custom-built itinerary especially for you.

From scallops to salmon, langoustine to lobster and from crab to cod, Scotland’s lochs, seas and rivers are swimming with an abundance of fresh seafood – enticing tourists and locals alike. Touring the length and breadth of Scotland with your chauffeur gives you the complete freedom to customise the tour to individual seafood preferences. Whether that’s delighting in the fresh, smoked salmon at The Luss Seafood Bar in Loch Lomond – just a short half an hour drive from Glasgow city centre, or a bespoke tour of the seafood restaurants along Route NC 500, contact us today with your ideas or let us customise an amazing experience for you.